HC Deb 04 February 1948 vol 446 c1809
58. Mr. Hurd

asked the Minister of Food if he is aware of the unsatisfactory operation of the extra cheese ration scheme for building workers in the Newbury district and elsewhere in rural areas; and if he will revise the qualifications to include workers who are regularly employed for one month beyond two-mile radius of a town.

Mr. Strachey

I regret that I cannot further modify the qualifying conditions in the way suggested. We stretched the scheme a good deal when we included rural builders.

Mr. Hurd

In view of the inequalities in operation, will the Minister look at this problem, and not necessarily be bound by the recommendation of the T.U.C. Advisory Committee?

Mr. Strachey

I have taken a great personal interest in this matter.